Abu Dhabi: Sheik Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the royal family of Abu Dhabi, passed away while undergoing treatment for his illness. He is the brother of UAE President, His Highness Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A three day mourning has been announced in UAE from Thursday onwards.

Leaders of many GCC nations have expressed their condolences over Sheik Saaed’s untimely passing. Flags are flown at half mast across the UAE to mark his demise.